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Explain the difference between a penalty kick and a free kick in football/soccer Output:
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In football/soccer, a penalty kick is awarded when a player commits a foul inside the penalty area, while a free kick is awarded when a player commits a foul outside the penalty area. The penalty kick is taken from the penalty spot, a designated place 12 yards from the goal line, while a free kick can be taken from anywhere between the ball’s position at the time of the foul and the penalty area. The major difference between a penalty and a free kick is that the penalty kick is taken with only the goalkeeper, which increases the chance of scoring, while a free kick also includes the other players of the defending team, which decreases the chance of scoring.